125 Strada

1973 Gilera 125 Strada Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Gilera's motorcycle lineup, the 1973 Gilera 125 Strada utilizes a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 8,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 125 Strada measures 115 kg (254 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.58 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 105 km/h (65 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1972 to 1973, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.